utility apps:
1. screebl -saves battery by timing the screen out when not in a specified position
2. set cpu- set the cpu speed
3. home switcher- gives the ability to change home screens with ease
4. not call log- after a call switches the screen to whatever you want,"not the call log"
5. bedside- when docked puts the phone into silent mode except for phone calls.highly customizable...white lists and such.
6. LED's hack- turns off LED's when docked to make phone(room) darker
7. temp monitor- monitors cpu and battery temp so when overclocked you can keep an eye on it.
8. astro-file manager
9. root explorer- file manager that can manage system folders too
10. titanium- backup app. you can backup and restore your apps and your apps data. it also restores them where the market will recognize them and give you updates.
11. metamorph- allows installation of cool themes.
12. quick boot- will reboot phone into recovery without the power+X method
13. ad free- takes off the ads from ad supported apps
14. mylock- lets you skip the lock screen
15. handcent- sms/mms app
16. tAttachApkInstaller- installs apk's from gmail